Summer Music Fests You Can Still Catch
A non-exhaustive list of the music festivals held Chicago this summer.
Custom Placements: Culture Lead
Dele Weds Destiny Follows Female Friendship Over Time
The debut novel from Tomi Obaro — a BuzzFeed News culture editor and former Chicago magazine assistant editor — follows three women after three decades of friendship.
The World’s Largest Reasons to Pull Over in the Midwest
The region may not have majestic mountains or glittering seasides, but some kitschy roadside attractions can lure travelers to stop.
Five Things: Flying and Fascism at the World’s Fair
A new book on the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition explores how aviation and authoritarianism intersected in Chicago. Here’s what we learned.
Go: June/July Agenda
Top 20 reasons to fill up your calendar the next two months.
Dehd Alive
The post-punk trio’s vital signs are looking better than ever on their latest album, Blue Skies.
Last Summer on State Street Is a Complex Story of Relationships and Resistance
The debut novel from Toya Wolfe centers on a Black girl coming of age in the Robert Taylor Homes in 1999.
Blarney and the Beat Cop
A new book about the Irish policeman explores how O’Neill collected traditional Irish songs — sometimes while applying pressure from the law.
Hot Stacks Summer
Whether you’re looking for a light beach read or a history tome that will impress friends, these new books with Chicago ties will have you covered.